Here's my .02 on the matter 95% of the bristle brush issues you read about are due to one of two things... 1) Either they are using a super cheap dollar-store brush (worth less than the receipt that came with it) OR2) They have used their brush WAY past its usable life. A QUALITY brush made by a major manufacturer like Weber, Broil King, Napoleon etc actually put safety testing into their brushes. With that being said even a good quality brush should be thrown out after a season of use (twice a season if you grill regularly!). Older block style brushes have a large block of wood or plastic that the bristles are glued into... over time the adhesive could fail and will drop a whole pack of bristles on you in one shot. These have mostly been replaced with the new style brushes that use a heavy wire to twist/fasten the bristles into the brush. Some manufacturers (like weber) still sell the older style wooden handled brush but have added a mechanical staple along with the adhesive to further protect against bristle loss. The EOYIZW coil style brush that you ordered will work OK on a straight SS rod style grate but still will not be as effective as a bristle brush. They have since come up with another variation of the coil style that uses a double coil or double helix design. This way when you apply pressure, the first layer of coils spread apart and swipe down each side of the grate bar, then a smaller second coil hidden inside will clean the top of the bar. IMO these are the next best choice after a bristle brush in terms of all out cleaning power.Happy Grilling